On the road I like to meander
At new things to take me a gander
Though I don't fly on past
I'm having a blastSpeedier than the spotted salamander

BrianMc

I tried to +rep you on that one but even after handing it out "rep-hoeing" I still get the need to pass it around message when I try to give it to somebody here.

I'm seriously getting the n+1 itch while my bike is in the shop. Things like "I don't own a FS 9er" are going through my head. As well as "If you buy a 29er you're going to need another set of studded tires" IT'S A CURSE I TELL YOU!

I had sorta the opposite problem. It was 34F this morning and I couldn't find any of my long-fingered gloves. I didn't have time to dig around looking for them so I drove after I exhausted what available time I had. I wasn't about to ride in near-freezing temps with cutoff gloves.

I wish I knew where my full-fingered bike gloves are that would work well in this temp range. Of course, now it's bright, sunny, and 70ish.

Not cold, but at least it`s wet. And windy. The Christmas paper that my wife taped up to the front door is in soggy tatters- I guess I`d better go pull it down before it escapes into the wild dark yonder. Keep thinking that one ofthese years she`s going to figure out what wind does, but so far no luck.

So, will we get a ride report from Hong Kong after Woodway gets back from exploring the town on his loaner rod braked beastie? Hope it measures up with the Barcelona edition

Good on ya for braving it with chopped gloves, JChasse! I bet you remember to bring your good gloves home today!

Originally Posted by bedwards1000

I'm seriously getting the n+1 itch while my bike is in the shop. Things like "I don't own a FS 9er" are going through my head.

9er, schmiener. Go fat!

Originally Posted by CommuterBoy

^^ What about your "above the neck/below the neck" rule?

Whoa, easy there, cowboy! Lack of boogerchest makes you ornery

Originally Posted by Spatialized

Guess they're doing controlled burns on the reservation this week. Freaked me out as the plume looked like my house was on fire (from a distance). Now everything smells like I've been camping.

Had rain and JUST above freezing for a few days in a row. Turned to super wet snow last night and there is 10cm on the ground. It's pretty, but super sloppy under the white stuff. Yeah, my ride in took a bit longer today.

Manila, Philippines
Perfect weather today.
I usually bike to work everyday but had a small detour today.
Had to bring my SUV to the dealer for 100k maintenance work.
Packed my bike and drove to the dealer, then left my SUV and biked to work.
I'll be riding back to the dealer when I get off work at 5:00pm.
I love commuting!

Had rain and JUST above freezing for a few days in a row. Turned to super wet snow last night and there is 10cm on the ground. It's pretty, but super sloppy under the white stuff. Yeah, my ride in took a bit longer today.

I have to say, the tourism department must be crying [ "It's that mrbigisbudgood again" ] if they read your posts - the weather there sounds downright miserable. Hang in there and stay safe.

Hope everyone who's been under the weather feels better soon. That means you too BEdwards, n+1 disease is very serious.

Yes, psychiatric help is expensive.

Originally Posted by rodar y rodar

...9er, schmiener. Go fat!...

I do see your point, so what you are saying is n+2 or n+1+1. I'm grumpy because I was just starting to enjoy my woods commutes again now that the ground is frozen. We'll see how the battle between rational and irrational plays out.

Originally Posted by mrbigisbudgood

Had rain and JUST above freezing for a few days in a row. Turned to super wet snow last night and there is 10cm on the ground. It's pretty, but super sloppy under the white stuff. Yeah, my ride in took a bit longer today.

By far the worst. Snow bounces off and warm rain is tolerable...

19 degrees for this morning's commute - at least that's what it said on my truck thermometer. Had to drive for an after work appointment.

^^ The cyclist self portraits are pretty cool. And I am not referring to the snow.

Looked up the record of recent rides on the phone and discovered that when I push the last downhill and run up to the next hill I have been speeding at 10 over for a section of road. Almost fast enough to keep up with cars. Definitely faster than the proverbial spotted salamander. That explains seeing the pulse coming down from somewhere north of 175 on the climb out, more than 10 maybe 15 over my max if it hot 180. Recovering nicely.

It was dumping rain for my ride home yesterday. Still loving the fender extender. The rain let up for my ride this morning... but here's the national weather service outlook for me and Rodar:

A POWERFUL WINTER STORM WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION TODAY AND
TONIGHT...BRINGING HEAVY PRECIPITATION AND HEAVY WET SNOW TO THE
HIGH SIERRA...AND STRONG WINDS TO WESTERN NEVADA. PLEASE REFER TO
THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS IN THE SIERRA...AND TO THE HIGH WIND WARNING AND
WIND ADVISORIES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE STRONG WINDS.

VERY HEAVY PRECIPITATION AND STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE FRIDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY. MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY ON AREA RIVERS DUE TO THE VERY HEAVY RAINFALL
EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND. ANOTHER...WEAKER...SYSTEM WILL MOVE
INTO THE REGION BY WEDNESDAY BRINGING ANOTHER CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION.

^ yesterday we had a severe snowfall warning for a foot of snow, but ended up with less than an inch. Hopefully you guys luck out too.

Our roads have turned to skating rinks over the past few weeks though, so even the little bit of snow that we got really screwed up the drivers. I, however, was once again impressed at how much my winterbike kicks ass.

^ yesterday we had a severe snowfall warning for a foot of snow, but ended up with less than an inch. Hopefully you guys luck out too.

Our roads have turned to skating rinks over the past few weeks though, so even the little bit of snow that we got really screwed up the drivers. I, however, was once again impressed at how much my winterbike kicks ass.

We got about an inch of light Alberta powder....great for skiing....-17C at the river bottom...-14C at the airport.

Yup CommuterBoy I got the same report this morning. I had an offsite meeting and the company does not like the idea of me dragging the company computer around in my backpack so had to drive yesterday. Was all excited to ride this morning only to walk out the front door to see what the weather was like (report said a nice 40*) only to promptly get smacked in the face by our screen door as the wind slammed it shut on my nose.

So it was back to the ironing board for clothes to drive in and then I get to work and NO WIND.. BASTARDS!! but it has picked up again and supposed to be 20+mph winds tonight on my 10hr shift.. Oh well, maybe next week.

I didn`t check the temps tonight, but it was WAY warmer than Anchorage, Calgary or Edmunton! The wind gave me a rough time, though. Besides gusting, it kept changing direction, so I was riding quite a drunken line. And still cloudy, but I don`t think it rained at all today. Maybe later tonight. Waiting for CB`s morning report- hope you get some white. Greg, it sounds like you were looking forward to riding in the wind?

Excellent commute this morning, got green lights at both major intersections and made it to work a whole 2 minutes faster than usual; temperature was nearly 40F and the wind was negligible, it'd be nice if it were always those conditions.